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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1961
Page
7
Intercepted message dated June 13 1961 shows William H Covington formerly missing counterspy Wilmington Del addressing Bill about a tip on winning the daily double at Charles Town The note suggests espionage context and a lead to a Page 1 story.
West Virginia politics center on Hulett C. Smith Beckley Democratic state chairman potential candidate for the newly created Department of Commerce chief post Barron favors a WV familiar appointee and Ward would remain as acting commissioner Smith would resign the chair if offered the job McDonough Parkersburg figure also discussed as possible successor to Smith as state chair.
The text notes that unemployment effectively disappeared in the Soviet Union after 1928 following the Five-Year Thaw. It cites Louis Fischer writing in January 1930 and provides October 1, 1928 labor-exchange figures, including 144,000 registered workers and varied categories of job seekers.
Fletcher Knebel pieces blend politics and pop culture as crime shows frighten prisoners, Kennedy reads multiple papers each morning, and a college space age glossary hints at era curiosity. The piece merges media influence, political humor, and social trends in a brisk satirical survey.
Air Force secretary Symington warned on the Senate floor of a military rebellion against civilian control. He cited anonymous attacks by high ranking officers and noted bipartisan concern. The piece argues military power concentrates danger for democracy and calls for firm civilian oversight.
Houston Youn urges public service on the Save Sunrise Committee as Charleston weighs preserving the Sunrise estate MacCorkle mansion. The group seeks 75000 to stop Sunrise from becoming housing development and to convert the grounds into a children's museum and perhaps a small animal zoo, expanding this week.
Downtown Charleston parking lots are muddy and dusty while unpaved lots mar the city. The city council discusses a proposed ordinance to license and require paving of parking lots with durable smooth surfaces. Mayor Shanklin urges adoption. supporters call it overdue and mandatory for a cleaner, spruced up Charleston.
Leonard Robb criticized a public opinion survey by the South Charleston Jaycees claiming anti church and government dissatisfaction. The Jaycees say the 3800 respondent poll covered 35 questions including city manager government, aimed at identifying local problems and informing actions, not steering toward a vote. They invite further questions and note three Jaycees with contact numbers for clarification.
President Kennedy faces a tougher Texas political scene after William Blakley’s defeat by John Tower a Goldwater conservative. Ralph Yarborough gains leverage while Lyndon Johnson risks alienation as both vie for influence over federal appointments and Texas Democratic majorities.
Ralph McGill reports via tear sheets from Nigerian papers warning that racial violence in the United States weakens global standing, fuels communism abroad, and hinders Africa’s independence. He urges swift progress on desegregation, legal compliance, and leadership to restore American prestige.
This excerpt teaches proper use of rise versus raise and common spelling pitfalls. It highlights pronunciation errors such as Nom inee and misused words like supervise and sympathize while offering guidance to expand vocabulary with daily practice and a focus on the word expulsive meaning driving out.
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